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Since 2018, a total of 63 individuals have been appointed at Joint Secretary, Director, or Deputy Secretary levels in various Indian government departments on a contract or deputation basis through lateral entry. These roles are targeted for specific projects requiring specialized domain knowledge. A Supreme Court ruling has precluded the
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A report presented in the Rajya Sabha discussed the disposal trends of RTI requests by the Central Information Commission since 2021, revealing fluctuating numbers across years and a notable decrease in rejection rates. However, information on partially answered requests remains uncollected, and pending appeals continue to exist. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions reported significant vacancies across All India Services as of January 1, 2025, with 1,300 in Indian Administrative Service, 505 in Indian Police Service, and 1,029 in Indian Forest Service. Sanctioned and in-position strengths of officers across different states reveal shortages,
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India is experiencing significant growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI), ranking 3rd in Stanford University's 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Ranking. Key factors for this rise include robust data infrastructure, a growing startup ecosystem, and a young, tech-savvy workforce. The AI sector in India is projected to grow substantially, backed
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has achieved accurate monsoon forecasts for the past three years (2023-2025) with an average forecast error of only 1.9% of the Long Period Average (LPA). IMD is enhancing forecast precision through advanced climate models, high-resolution satellite data, and techniques such as AI under Mission
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has announced the strengthening of Doppler Weather Radar infrastructure in Kerala, aiming to improve weather forecasting and cyclone tracking. Two radars are operational in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, with a new installation planned for Wayanad to address coverage gaps in coastal and hilly regions. The upgrade
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The India Meteorological Department's seamless forecasting strategy for monsoonal rainfall proved highly accurate in 2025, with forecasts within the error range of actual outcomes. Advanced tools and a new Multi-Model Ensemble approach have improved seasonal forecasting. IMD has also expanded computing capacity and integrated AI to enhance prediction
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The Indian government, via the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department, is enhancing its weather forecasting capabilities. This involves deploying state-of-the-art technology such as AI/ML-based systems, ensemble forecasting, and new radar installations under the Mission Mausam initiative to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Moreover, the
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has enhanced its coverage by installing multiple Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) and Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) across the country. Despite minor delays due to site availability, the expanded network covers 92% of India's geographical area. IMD aims for comprehensive nationwide coverage with further
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The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), established in 2007 following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, plays a crucial role in monitoring tsunamigenic events. The centre has maintained high performance standards, consistently managing earthquake detections, issuing timely advisories, and conducting mock drills to enhance preparedness. Recent advancements include improved tsunami
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The Ministry of Defence is organizing a Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave on February 13, 2026, in New Delhi, centered around the theme 'Traceability, Speed, and Trust – Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance'. This event will gather key stakeholders from the defence industry, including the Indian Navy, Quality Assurance
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan complexes on February 13, 2026, in a move marking a significant transformation in India's administrative governance landscape. The newly constructed buildings will consolidate various government offices and ministries, fostering an efficient, coordinated, and eco-friendly